Chozo Ruins: Difference between revisions

Scan data in the Ruins indicates that the structures of Chozo Ruins are ancient and cannot be dated by regular scientific methods.<ref>{{cite|These pillars have collapsed from erosion. Carbon dating cannot determine he age of these structures.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> In addition to the trademark simplistic, unobtrusive, natural materials that make up the Ruins, and the extreme delicacy used to avoid upsetting the preexisting environment,<ref>{{Cite|Walls appear to have been constructed with extreme delicacy around tree limbs.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> other distinctive Chozo designs make them unique. Smooth, carved [[Half Pipe]]s, testaments to the painstaking craftsmanship of Chozo builders, appear in several chambers. Mammoth, sometimes luminescent, etchings of ancient Chozo runes are situated decoratively on walls, platforms, and floors throughout the Ruins. Complex [[Runic Symbol]]s and translucent, runic [[Holobanner]]s capable of producing nonpolluting, self-sustaining illumination are also found here.<ref>{{cite|Chozo runes translated. Holobanner text reads 'The Hall of the Elders.'|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Other sources of light include small, blue orbs embedded in walls.<ref>{{cite|These blue orbs seem to be simple light sources.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>

While the Chozo on Tallon IV chose to live without advanced technology, metal hallways connecting two areas through large rock masses are sometimes used, and hallways lined with large pipes venting steam evidence some sort of steam powered system in the area, though its function is not specified. Decorative [[Radiation Collector]]s provide solar power to the Ruins as well.<ref>{{cite|Radiation collector designed to absorb and store solar energy. They appear largely decorative.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>